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S833 GUM

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 GUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 148,590 miles

Body has corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2025 148,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipes do not stay attached (3.5 (a))

Body has corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 146,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 146,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 146,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 146,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 146,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,364 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,364 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,816 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2020 142,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,662 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 130,865 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,303 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,953 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,953 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,859 miles

front wipers smearing on screen

Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing on screen

Fail 7 Jan 2008 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,342 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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S833 GUM is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 136,338 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S833 GUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S833 GUM registered?

S833 GUM is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S833 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 GUM shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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